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What is Strategy Implementation? Strategy implementation is the process that turns your strategy plan into real action. Implementing your strategic plan ensures your organization’s future growth and success. Effective strategic implementation involves several key components to support the successful execution of the strategy. We’re here to help you master bringing your strategy to life through […]

Can you believe it’s already October? We can’t either. Now is the time you should be developing or refreshing your 2025 strategy! Good Strategy Helps Retain Your Top Talent We’re not talking about the standard, boring approach to strategic planning. We’re actually talking about having a lightweight, agile plan that gives your organization direction with […]

Change is inevitable in any organization. It’s a constant that drives innovation and evolution, or let’s face it, extinction. Leadership plays a pivotal role in ensuring that change leads to success rather than failure. With studies suggesting that only about 50% of change initiatives succeed (Gartner), understanding the dynamics of change and leading through it […]

In the fast-paced world of executive leadership, effective communication is more than just a necessity—it’s an art. Among the communication strategies available to leaders, one stands out for its profound impact on both individuals and organizations: precision praise. This approach, rooted in the careful and specific acknowledgment of an individual’s efforts and accomplishments, goes beyond […]

Gap Analysis Defined: What is a gap analysis? A gap analysis examines the key gaps in your organization’s current state – like capabilities, resources, or talent – you need to overcome to achieve your desired future state. It requires comparing your actual business performance against desired benchmarks to identify performance gaps and capability gaps you […]

Play Watch the video As many organizations start to ditch the idea of an annual offsite retreat in favor of more agile quarterly strategy refreshes, you might wonder when you need a more traditional strategic planning offsite retreat. Do you still need to hold one annually? The short answer is no! If you’ve opted for […]

As your organization builds the foundation of your strategic plan, it’s likely to come to your attention you’ll need to gain consensus around what your key performance indicators (KPIs) will be and how they will impact your plan. If you don’t know the basics of KPIs or need guidance on KPI development, we are here […]

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Knowing how you’ll reach your vision is the meat of your strategic plan, but it’s also the most time consuming. Not to oversimplify how to create a strategic plan, but by placing all the parts of a plan into three areas, you can clearly see how the pieces fit together. Each part has certain elements to show you how and where things fit it.

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What is a PESTLE Analysis A PESTLE analysis examines external market factors – including Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental – and market trends that might impact your organization’s direction, performance, and position in the marketplace. Used in tandem with a SWOT analysis, it helps your organization examine external factors that could influence your […]

What are guiding principles? Guiding principles create a framework for your team and organization’s decisions. They are aligned with your company’s values and growth strategy. They also help define the behavior you expect to see in your team when choosing how you’ll achieve your vision. Guiding principles should be guided and supported by your overall […]

In executive leadership, the ability to lead with powerful questions is an invaluable skill that can transform an organization’s dynamics. This approach fosters a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement and empowers individuals at all levels. In this article, we will cover 3 pro tips for leading with questions, provide 10 examples of powerful questions […]

Refresher on The Definition of Core Values Your company’s core values must answer the question, “How will we behave?” In the context of your strategic planning process, core values help define and determine what is most important and non-negotiable to your organization. Why are core values important? Company core values are the articulation of the […]